The flamboyant and bubbly Su Pollard brought a touch of colour to Louth with a quick visit to the town to see the Playgoer's latest show Hi-De-Hi

As many will recall, Su is well known for playing the role of chalet maid Peggy, in the hit television show Hi-De-Hi, which ran for eight years in the 1980s; along with parts in Oh, Doctor Beeching and You Rang, M'Lord.

During her visit to Louth she stopped off at the NT Shaw dealership on North Holme Road who are helping to sponsor the Playgoers' latest musical production. And our videographer couldn't resist encouraging Su to take part in giving a rendition of the television show's trademark phrase - "Hi-de-Hi".

The Louth Playgoers get ready for their latest production, Hi-De-Hi, in partnership with NT Shaw of Louth. Hi-De-Hi star Su Pollard caught up with lifelong friend Cheryl Taylor of Louth (Image: Jon Corken)

Su, who frequently visits Lincolnshire said: "My mum lives in a lovely village called Sutton-on-Sea and some long standing friends of mine, who I did panto with - they live in Louth and said you'll never guess but we are doing a Hi-De-Hi musical in March.

"I went how bloomin' fantastic is that? So we thought we'd combine the visit to my mum Hilda, with a lovely visit to say hello to all the cast of the musical.

Nigel, a general partner at the car showroom said: "People remember Su from years ago during Hi-de-Hi and the rest of the cast.

"We like to support the local theatre and we've provided a vehicle for this play as well, so hopefully we'll be able to get a sell out show for the Playgoers."

Mr Shaw said the firm has been sponsoring the Playgoers since 2015 and help with prop storage. They usually sponsor comedy productions at the theatre and on this occasion have provided the use of an MG3 for promotional purposes around Louth.

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He added: "We do regularly sponsor them and have sponsored the Panto for the last three years. It was just ideal that we managed to get hold of Su Pollard. She wanted to meet everybody and knew everyone by name instantly!

"The car will be displayed for the duration of the show and the Playgoers can use it."

Hi-de-Hi is at Louth's Riverhead Theatre for a week (Image: Riverhead Theatre)

The play has been written by Paul Carpenter and Ian Gower, based on the TV show. It's been directed by Sue Soper, with assistant director John Hallam and is a stage adaptation which revisits the 1950s and Maplins Holiday Camp.

It's the start of a new season and founder Joe Maplin announces that he is setting up a camp in the Bahamas and needs female yellow coats (entertainers) to go and work there.

Su Pollard with Ashley Stevens who is playing Peggy on stage (Image: Jon Corken)

The annual "Miss Yellow Coat" competition will decide who. Imagine the rivalry! Camp cleaner Peggy, meanwhile, is thrilled at the prospect of a vacancy for a new yellow coat and convinces entertainments manager Jeffrey that she is the ideal candidate for the job.

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Ted is forced to employ numerous money-making schemes when his ex wife turns up at the camp with a bailiff in tow and Yvonne and Barry Stuart-Hargreaves send the rumour mill into its usual overdrive when Gladys is overheard escorting Jeffrey into his chalet late one evening.

The Louth Playgoers get ready for their latest production, Hi-De-Hi, in partnership with NT Shaw of Louth. Cast members are pictured with NT Shaw staff, from front left, Michelle Willoughby, playing Sylvia, Ray Baker playing Ted, Ashley Stevens playing Peggy, and Simon Kettle playing Spike (Image: Jon Corken)

The show at Louth's Riverhead Theatre, runs from Monday, March 12 through to Saturday, March 17, with evening performances at 7.30pm.

Tickets (subject to availability) are available from the theatre box office, by phoning 01507 600350 or going to www.louthplaygoers.com and are priced at: £8.50 /Under 18s £5, TheatreCard £7.50 /Under 18s £4.